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in Bowling Green
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LitRPG author Jonathan Yanez (at Stage Left Unsaid) discusses his new novel Hard Reset in Bowling Green. The fast-paced book blends apocalyptic science fiction with game mechanics and is available now wherever books are sold. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aviation Heritage Park is set to host six STEM Day Camps in 2026 for grades 3-6 with sessions focused on robotics, rockets, drones, and aviation. The camps include Robotics Camp OPTIMUS on Apr. 6, Rocket Camp ORION on Jun. 1, and other themed sessions with limited enrollment—early signup is encouraged. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hosparus Health will host its fifth Senior Resource Summit on March 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. CT at Med Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex in Bowling Green (partnering with Pallitus Health Partners, Kentucky ElderLaw PLLC and the Alzheimer’s Association) to help older adults and caregivers find support services. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Barren County girls’ basketball won 71-65 over Taylor County Tuesday night as Shelby Byrd scored 21 points during the game. The Trojanettes, on a 14-game win streak, will play at Russell County today in hopes of keeping the momentum. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The South Warren boys' basketball team bounced back with a 69-63 win over Allen County-Scottville Tuesday at South Warren High School. The victory snapped a six-game losing streak as the team positions itself for the postseason. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Glasgow team held off Cumberland County for a 61-57 win Tuesday, with Jaylen Bradley scoring 22 as the team rallied from an early deficit & secured its final regular season game at Franklin-Simpson Thursday at 7:30 p.m. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Bowling Green’s Anthony Davis led the Purples to seven straight wins with a career-high 27 points in a narrow 72-68 home win over Apollo, and the talented freshman also posted a double-double in a recent game to fuel the team’s success. Bowling Green Daily News
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WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the thrilling action as the WKU Hilltoppers take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on the diamond.
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Steel Magnolias
6:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tales of six Southern women in a lively beauty salon setting.
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WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State
12-4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Ticket info not provided — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they take on SEMO in this exciting baseball matchup.
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Hilltopper Basketball vs. New Mexico State
5:30-7:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as the Hilltoppers take on NMSU in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the excitement of WKU Baseball as they take on Indiana.
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WKU Baseball Doubleheader against Indiana
1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting doubleheader as WKU Baseball takes on Indiana.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana
1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring WKU battling Indiana.
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Great Pages Circus
4:30-6 p.m. — SOKY Fair — Adults $20, Children free with paid adult — Enjoy thrilling performances and a fun atmosphere at the Great Pages Circus.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Check event page for ticket prices — Witness an exciting women’s basketball matchup as two teams battle on the court.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State Sycamores
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun in Bowling Green.
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